How to Say "monetary" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “monetary” is “financiera” — use 'financiera' when referring to a situation, institution, or aspect related to finance, funds, or the overall financial system..
financiera
/fee-nan-see-EH-rah//finanˈsjeɾa/
Examples
Necesitamos mejorar nuestra situación financiera.
We need to improve our financial situation.
Ella leyó la sección financiera del periódico.
She read the financial section of the newspaper.
Matching Genders
This is the feminine form of 'financiero'. Use it when you are describing a feminine word, like 'la crisis' or 'la situación'.
Adjective Placement
Mistake: “La financiera situación.”
Correction: La situación financiera.
monetario
/mo-neh-TAH-ryo//moneˈtaɾjo/
Examples
El valor monetario de la casa ha subido mucho.
The monetary value of the house has gone up a lot.
El Fondo Monetario Internacional ayuda a muchos países.
The International Monetary Fund helps many countries.
Necesitamos una nueva política monetaria para controlar los precios.
We need a new monetary policy to control prices.
Matching the Noun
Since this is an adjective, its ending changes to match what it describes. Use 'monetario' for masculine things (sistema monetario) and 'monetaria' for feminine things (unidad monetaria).
Where it Goes
In Spanish, you usually place 'monetario' after the thing you are describing. For example: 'política monetaria' (monetary policy).
Don't use it for cash
Mistake: “No tengo mucho monetario.”
Correction: No tengo mucho dinero.
Financiera vs. Monetario
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